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Jay often wakes up with an erection and sometimes experiences erections throughout the night. What is the most likely reason for this?


Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Optic Chiasm

Junction of the optic nerves, one from each eye, at which the axons from the nasal halves of the retinas cross to the brain’s opposite side.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms.

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